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Made this video in tribute to Pat Sullivan but there is a lot of footage of Terry Beasley. RIP

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Teams averaged 68.6 plays per game during 2022 and 66.7 during 2023.

Very minimal effect, which surprised me. I feared it would be like 2006 but was not.

I thought Roberts did a solid job for what he had to work with. My biggest concern was the explosive plays allowed too often.

Speaking of 3 and outs, the 2023 Auburn offense ranked 16th among the last 34 seasons, and the defense ranked 18th among the last 34 Auburn defenses.

The reality is the 2023 defense defended the 3rd fewest possessions per game (11.6) from 1992-2023, so they were not on the field more often because of the offense. They also defended the 5th fewest plays the last 34 seasons at 63.3 per game. The biggest issue on defense was surrendering too many explosive plays.

The 2023 Auburn Tigers faced the 26th most difficult strength of schedule among Auburn teams from 1970 to 2023. Regarding yardage gained on offense, the 2023 Auburn Tigers averaged -5.6 percent fewer yards than the opposition allowed for the season. They ranked 46th among the last 54 Auburn offenses. Regarding scoring offense, the 2023 Auburn Tigers scored .6 percent more than the opposition allowed for the season. This ranked 43rd among Auburn offenses during the last 54 seasons. Regarding total defense, the 2023 Auburn Tigers held the opposition to -11.5 percent below their average, 22nd best among the last 54 Auburn defenses. Regarding scoring defense, the 2023 Auburn Tigers held the opposition to -26.1 percent below their scoring average, 24th best among the last 54 Auburn defenses.

The 2023 Auburn run defense ranked 39th among the last 54 Auburn defenses (1970-1954) regarding percentage of yards; the opposition was held under their rushing average at -6.5 percent. It was slightly improved from 2022, when Auburn ranked 46th at +2.3 percent. The average over the past 54 seasons is -16.3 percent. Twenty teams finished at -24 percent or better, winning 76 percent of their games. Eighteen teams finished between -10.0 to -23.9 percent, winning 64 percent of their games. Sixteen teams finished under -10 percent, winning 54 percent of their games. The last time Auburn finished at -25 percent or better was in 2019 at -32.6 percent. The average for the past four seasons is -4.7 percent.

Sorting the data compiled by wide receivers and tight ends in the Southeastern Conference from 2019-2023, I ranked each team’s output during this five-year period. Here are the results… · The data compiled is based on the top-50 players from each season, based on total receptions for the year. This resulted in a total of 250 individual performances for examination. · I then separated the wide receivers and tight ends only for ranking. · Each team was ranked based on yards per reception, TD ratio, first down ratio, plays of 15+ yards, and plays of 25+ yards. Based on these results, I ranked each team based on their average rankings in these five categories. RESULTS: · The top team over the past five years was Alabama, with an average ranking of 1.2 in all five categories. The next four were Ole Miss (3.8), LSU (4.0), Georgia (4.4), and Tennessee (4.6). I found Ole Miss ranked at #2 to be interesting because I have no doubt LSU has fielded better talent. The Rebels’ ranking is indicative of schemes and play calling, where Ole Miss has likely maxed-out with the talent available. · Auburn finished tied with South Carolina at #10, with an average ranking of 10.8. Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Mississippi State finished 12-14. · Auburn was 11th in yards per reception, 11th in touchdown ratio, 10th in first down ratio, 12th in producing 15+ yard plays and 10th in producing plays of 25+ yards. The opportunity for offensive growth likely did not occur until after the Ole Miss game. There were many moving parts to adjust and evaluate as the season progressed. Once Freeze took more control over the offense and Thorne became the full-time starter, the offense showed progress. FIRST 6 FBS GAMES: · 299 yards and 23 PPG. · 29% on third downs. · 4.74 yards per play on first down. · Scored on 29.6 percent of possessions. · 33 percent of offensive snaps were part of a scoring drive. LAST 5 FBS GAMES: · 381 yards and 28 PPG. · 35% on third downs. · 6.41 yards per play on first down. · Scored on 41.1 percent of possessions. · 50 percent of offensive snaps were part of a scoring drive. The foundation is in place on offense, moving towards the 2024 season, along with an influx of potential talent at wide receiver. Payton Thorne’s efficiency made a dramatic spike during the second half of the season, and the run offense should be solid again in 2024. This spring will be about building on the foundation established during 2023 rather than the rebuilding woes experienced this past season. Thoughts?

Over the last five years (2019-2023), Auburn reached a pass efficiency of at least 140, in only 32.8 percent of their games. Auburn played 61 games from 2019-2023, and had a pass rating of at least 140 in only 20 games. This was the lowest in the SEC during that period. As a "team," the 2023 Auburn Tigers reached the 140 rating during 5 of 12 games. This includes all the passing from three different quarterbacks. As an individual, Thorne had a rating of at least 140 during 8 of 12 games.

During the past five seasons (2019-2023): · The fourteen teams in the SEC had a pass efficiency of 140+ during 53 percent of their games. · The conference combined for a win percentage of 80.6 percent when it happened, scoring an average of 39.1 PPG. · Alabama led the conference, reaching an efficiency of at least 140 during 88 percent of their games, winning 93 percent. · Behind Alabama were LSU (70.3 percent), Florida (66.7 percent), Georgia (65.7 percent) and Tennessee (63.9 percent). · Georgia had the best win percentage with a record of 43-1 with a pass-efficiency of at least 140. · Auburn finished last in the conference, reaching a 140 rating only 32.8 percent of the time, but won 85 percent and scored 40.6 PPG when they did. · As a team, the 2023 Auburn Tigers reached a 140 rating during 5 of 12 games (41.7 percent), an improvement over the last five-year average. · Payton Thorne reached a 140 rating during eight of his twelve starts (66.7 percent). Bo Nix did it during 12 of 34 games (35.3 percent), and Jarrett Stidham did it 15 of 27 games (55.5 percent). Nick Marshall was 15 of 24 (62.5 percent), and Chris Todd was 6 of 19 (31.6 percent). Jason Campbell did it 23 of 41 times (56.1 percent). · Hugh Freeze’s offenses have reached a 140 rating during 73 of 150 games (48.7 percent), winning 83.6 percent of his games, while scoring an average of 40.7 PPG. · His offenses at Ole Miss did it 50.0 percent of the time, winning 81 percent of their games, while scoring 42 PPG. War Eagle!

Auburn basically is basically playing one less possession. The normal average is 12.8 per game.

Defensive Possession Notes: · The 2023 Auburn defense defends an average of 63.4 plays per game, the 16th fewest over the past 64 seasons (1960-2023). · The 63.4 plays defended per game are the 9th fewest over the past 43 seasons (1981-2023). · Auburn allows 29.4 yards per possession, 21st among the last 32 Auburn defenses from 1992-2023. · The 2023 Auburn defense defends an average of 12.0 possessions per game, the 7th fewest over the past 32 years. (1992-2023) · Auburn allows an average of 1.79 points per possession, 22nd among the last 32 Auburn defenses (1992-2023). The 2022 Auburn defense ranked 30th, allowing 2.31 points per possession. · The defense allows 5.28 plays per possession, the 13th fewest among the last 32 Auburn defenses (1992-2023). The 2022 defense ranked 24th. Happy Thanksgiving, and God Bless!

Outside of Ja'Varrius Johnson, no other WR has proven to be a consistent playmaker. It is the primary reason Auburn has not fielded a 100-yard receiver during 21 consecutive games, the longest drought from 1987-2023. Taking the leading WR in "yardage" per game, the 2022 receivers ranked 35th among the last 37 Auburn offenses in yardage per game (53.0). The 2023 WR's currently rank 36th with 51.0 yards per game. The average is 73.7 YPG from 1987-2023. Rating the WR Corps from 1992-2023: The rating formula is based on yards per game, yards per reception, TD ratio, and impact-play ratio. Rnk Year Rating 1 - 1997 148.86 2 - 2004 142.56 3 - 2010 141.03 4 - 2014 140.39 5 - 1996 137.70 6 - 2017 135.73 7 - 1999 132.21 8 - 2009 131.07 9 - 1993 126.91 10 - 2005 126.54 11 - 2018 125.21 12 - 2020 123.99 13 - 1994 123.52 14 - 1998 122.57 15 - 1995 122.28 16 - 2022 122.12 17 - 2021 121.44 18 - 2013 121.13 19 - 2019 117.73 20 - 2003 116.25 21 - 2006 115.08 22 - 2016 114.20 23 - 2012 113.44 24 - 2002 112.27 25 - 2011 110.99 26 - 2015 110.91 27 - 2001 109.98 28 - 2000 108.37 29 - 2023 104.46 30 - 2007 104.40 31 - 1992 102.81 32 - 2008 99.15 Thoughts?